Let there be night

Kate, Amol Anandrao (2024) Let there be night. i wonder... (11). pp. 79-82. ISSN 2582-1636

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Abstract

In 1879, Thomas Edison commercialized the electric light bulb. Since then, nights have become ~10% brighter every year. What are the impacts of this loss? What can students learn from this exploration about the role of humans in shaping our environment?

Item Type:	Articles in APF Magazines
Authors:	Kate, Amol Anandrao
Document Language:	Language English
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Astronomy, Circadian Cycle, Lamps, LEDs, Light Pollution, Melatonin, Pollution, Science, Sky Watching
Subjects:	Natural Sciences
Divisions:	Azim Premji University - Bengaluru > University Publications > i wonder...
Full Text Status:	Public
Related URLs:	Hindi version is available here Kannada version is available here
URI:	http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5888
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